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St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery
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St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Ruyton-XI-Towns SY4 1LA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focuses on reading, writing, and mathematics with enthusiastic teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and balanced curriculum is a strength.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to challenge the most able pupils in writing and mathematics in key stage 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most current pupils make strong progress in these subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure action is taken to support any pupil at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make good progress from their starting points with effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are adamant that there is no bullying and know how to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils’ physical and emotional well-being is a priority.
Parent Feedback: Most parents have a very positive view of the school’s work.
Parental Involvement: Parents are invited to special assemblies and activities in the forest area.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school clubs, such as football, yoga, percussion, dance, and history club.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use of the school’s forest area for learning opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic, making learning interesting and exciting.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations lead to good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and effective feedback for teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes, particularly in key stage 1, teachers do not challenge the most able pupils sufficiently.
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St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 102 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. John the Baptist CE Primary School & Nursery is a small village church-affiliated primary school with a built-in nursery where everyone in the school community is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality in the children's learning and their social and physical development, within the supportive community of the Church of England ethos.
The students and staff have every right to be pleased with their school and our accomplishments.
We set high standards not simply to ensure that students are learning and producing quality work, but also to make the school a pleasant and safe place for students to learn.
We are dedicated to protecting and advancing the welfare of children and young people at St. John the Baptist CE Primary School & Nursery, and we expect all staff and volunteers to hold a similar commitment.
The community's centre is where the school is located.
We collaborate with the community; they provide the school strong support, and the community works closely with the school.
The school's policies and organisational structure, which work to give kids a quality learning environment, are described on the website.
You can get a feel for our work by looking at the pictures and examples of the kids' projects and school experiences.
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The students and staff have every right to be pleased with their school and our accomplishments.
We set high standards not simply to ensure that students are learning and producing quality work, but also to make the school a pleasant and safe place for students to learn.
We are dedicated to protecting and advancing the welfare of children and young people at St. John the Baptist CE Primary School & Nursery, and we expect all staff and volunteers to hold a similar commitment.
The community's centre is where the school is located.
We collaborate with the community; they provide the school strong support, and the community works closely with the school.
The school's policies and organisational structure, which work to give kids a quality learning environment, are described on the website.
You can get a feel for our work by looking at the pictures and examples of the kids' projects and school experiences.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 5.78% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% 11 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.13% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% 22 | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.44% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.91% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
